Welcome 2010

It's 2010 - Happy New Year! Reflecting back on 2009, I realize I am truly blessed to have a loving family, two precious daughters, a devoted husband, and a Lord who loves me unconditionally. The best years of my life have been 2003, when I became Mrs. Mark Farley and married my best friend, in 2006, when the Lord gave us Sarah Grace, and in 2009, when the Lord blessed us with Hannah Joy. Now here we are in 2010, I look forward to what the Lord has planned for us!

The above photo is when Sarah set up a "fort" in her room, and she wanted Hannah to join her for the fun.
Well, this is our "big" snow for 2010 - well at least for now anyway. Hannah's first experience in the snow.

Sarah does not look too enthused about holding Hannah in the chair. I think she was wondering where all of the snow was - not at our house.
We took the girls to Discover Mills one evening after Mark got off work. Sarah was thrilled about having Daddy on the carousel with her. Looks like Mark was having a good time as well.
Sarah received a special package from her Papa. She was thrilled about having her "twin daughters". Personally, I am looking forward to the batteries running out!
This is Hannah's first time wearing shoes. She is sitting in Mrs. Rebecca's lap at church. I found these adorable shoes at a new store in Bethlehem - yes Bethlehem - called, "It's A Wonderful Life" for only $4.99. I just couldn't pass them up - the polk-a-dots had me!
I hope January has been a wonderful start of 2010 for you and your family as well. I look forward to posting more photos soon.

Just A Little Christmas Cheer

I decided to bring out everything I own Christmas related this year. I went with a friend on a Christmas tour of homes in November, and I came home very inspired and motivated. I just want to share some of our Christmas cheer with you. The above photo I named my "Martha Stewart" Christmas tree, because it has beautiful glitter Martha Stewart ornaments. It was in our bedroom. I was so excited this year about having a Christmas tree in every room - good thing we have a little house!
This cute little tree was in Hannah's room sitting on a baby-doll table.

My mantle was decorated with greenery and berries. I just love berries at Christmas time.

Yes, this is Sarah's Christmas tree in her bedroom. She decorated it along with a little help from Daddy. She called it her "Fancy Nancy" Christmas tree.

I decorated the chandelier in the playroom (used to be the dining room before kids) with greenery, berries, and spirals. I am not sure what to call the spirals, but they spiral, so I'll call them spirals. My mother would know what to call them. :) I look forward to painting the chandelier when the weather warms up a little. If you have any tips on spray painting brass, please let me know. I am not a fan of brass, so it's got to go.

This was the playroom/Chick-fil-a tree, which was completely decorated by Sarah.

Before Mark and I were married, I started collecting this snow village. I finally found a place to display it this year.
This was my cookie-cutter Christmas tree in the kitchen area.

I decorated the kitchen light fixture with greenery, berries, and spirals. It looked so warm and inviting. I really want to spray paint this one too. I'll see how the chandelier goes first before I tackle this one.

Our sweet girls this Christmas, Sarah (3 1/2 years old) and Hannah (5 1/2 months old). I like to buy them matching pajamas for Christmas. They will be 20 years old asking me, "Do we really have to wear these matching pj's, mother??"

Sarah was in her first singing performance at church this year. She was among about 50 other kids singing the song, "The Offering." She is standing with her friend, Paige. My mother made this adorable dress for her, and I found these precious tights on-line. Both sets of grandparents came to see her debut, as well as, her Aunt Leslie. Thank you so much for making her day extra special.

As I look back at this year, I can't help but give God all of the glory. Last year at this time Mark was on the mend from having mono, I was newly pregnant and sick, and we were deciding to take our house off of the market. Wow, this year has been a true testament of God's provision and faithfulness. HE has continued to provide for our needs, HE blessed us with a beautiful and healthy baby girl, and HE has given us contentment and patience to rely on HIS timing. We are so very grateful for this past years happenings, and we look forward with optimism in the new year.